Introducing Political Philosophy: A Policy-Driven Approach

Andrew Walton (Senior Lecturer in Political Philosophy, Senior Lecturer in Political Philosophy, Newcastle University),William Abel (Senior Economist, Senior Economist, Bank of England),Elizabeth Kahn (Assistant Professor in Political Theory, Assistant Professor in Political Theory, Durham University),Tom Parr (Associate Professor in Political Theory, Associate Professor in Political Theory, University of Warwick)

Introducing Political Philosophy: A Policy-Driven Approach
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Published
18 February 2021
Pages
296
ISBN
9780198783275

Introducing Political Philosophy: A Policy-Driven Approach

Andrew Walton (Senior Lecturer in Political Philosophy, Senior Lecturer in Political Philosophy, Newcastle University),William Abel (Senior Economist, Senior Economist, Bank of England),Elizabeth Kahn (Assistant Professor in Political Theory, Assistant Professor in Political Theory, Durham University),Tom Parr (Associate Professor in Political Theory, Associate Professor in Political Theory, University of Warwick)

Introducing Political Philosophy is a thought-provoking introduction that invites readers to consider and analyse the philosophical controversies that underpin several prominent areas of political debate.The opening chapter familiarises students with the aims and methods of political philosophy. It explains the tools required to practice the discipline, and discusses how to apply these to political arguments. Each of the fifteen subsequent chapters focuses on a distinct area of public policy, such as affirmative action, humanitarian intervention, immigration, and parental leave. The authors introduce students to the moral questions that lie at the heart of these political disputes, as well as to some of the relevant academic literature.The authors believe that the best way to learn about political philosophy is to see it in action. By arguing for a position in each chapter and defending it against criticisms, they demonstrate to students how political philosophy can inform our analysis of public policy.This title is available as an eBook. Please contact your Learning Resource Consultant for more information.

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